pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-21 | 6 | Mayor Johnson stated the issue arose because three years ago there was a proposal to add a second story with six bedrooms and six bathrooms to an existing home. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry abut the status of the project, the Planning Services Manager responded an application has been submitted and staff advised the Applicant that the City is going through a process to adopt new zoning regulations that would limit the size and height of second-story buildings or design guidelines the property owner has been holding off on the project in order for the City to go through the process. Mayor Johnson inquired how long the property owner has held off on the project, to which the Planning Services Manager responded two years. Mayor Johnson stated the process is not good. The Planning Services Manager stated the property owner has chosen to hold off on the project to ensure that the City's updated process is in place. Mayor Johnson stated the situation reminds her of the Fernside Boulevard house; the project took over two years to go through the Planning Department process, which is embarrassing. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Planning Department was directed to review the matter in early 2007; anguish is being caused by addressing the matter two years later. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Speakers: Charles Wolf, Alameda; Victor Quintel, Alameda: Dave McCarver, Alameda; Ann Quintel, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff is proposing to exempt corners. The Planning Services Manager responded corner lots are required to follow R-1 zoning requirements. Mayor Johnson inquired whether R-1 zoning requirements are different from ranch-style overlay regulations. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf |